Khaled was born in New Orleans to Palestinian immigrant parents. He first gained recognition as a radio host in the 1990s for the radio station 99 Jamz, and translated his popularity by working with Fat Joe's hip hop collective, Terror Squad, as a DJ for their live performances. Following his production credits on the group's material,[6] Khaled enlisted several hip hop artists associated with the group and his native Miami to perform on his debut studio album, Listennn... the Album (2006). His second album, We the Best (2007), spawned the hit single "I'm So Hood" (featuring T-Pain, Trick Daddy, Rick Ross and Plies). His two subsequent releases—We Global (2008) and Victory (2010)—both peaked within the top ten of the Billboard 200; the latter was supported by the single "All I Do Is Win" (featuring T-Pain, Ludacris, Snoop Dogg and Rick Ross), which received triple platinum certification by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).
His fifth studio album and major label debut, We the Best Forever (2011), saw continued commercial success and brought Khaled to mainstream prominence by spawning his first Billboard Hot 100-top ten single, "I'm on One" (featuring Drake, Rick Ross and Lil Wayne). His following three albums—Kiss the Ring (2012), Suffering from Success (2013), and I Changed a Lot (2015)—were released to moderate critical and commercial reception.[7] Throughout 2015 and 2016, Khaled gained wider recognition as a public figure due to his social media activity. This, along with several Internet memes, foresaw the release of his ninth studio album, Major Key (2016), which was met with further critical and commercial success as it debuted atop the Billboard 200 and was nominated for Best Rap Album at the 59th Annual Grammy Awards.
His tenth album, Grateful (2017), became his second consecutive number-one album and was preceded by the singles "I'm the One" (featuring Justin Bieber, Quavo, Chance the Rapper and Lil Wayne) and "Wild Thoughts" (featuring Rihanna and Bryson Tiller), which peaked at numbers one and two on the Billboard Hot 100, respectively. His eleventh album, Father of Asahd (2019), contained the song "Higher" (featuring Nipsey Hussle and John Legend), which won Best Rap/Sung Performance at the 62nd Annual Grammy Awards—Khaled's first Grammy Award win. His eponymous twelfth album (2021) and thirteenth album, God Did (2022), both debuted atop the Billboard 200. The latter's title track (featuring Rick Ross, Lil Wayne, Jay-Z, John Legend and Fridayy) earned three nominations at the 65th Annual Grammy Awards: Song of the Year, Best Rap Song and Best Rap Performance.
Outside of music, Khaled has gained success as a writer, with his book The Keys featuring on the New York Times Best Seller list. He has also performed as an actor for the films Spies in Disguise (2019) and Bad Boys for Life (2020). His record label, We the Best Music Group has distributed his releases since its formation in 2008, though Khaled signed other artists to the imprint including Ace Hood, Kent Jones, Mavado, Flipp Dinero, and Vado, among others.
Give It All To Me
DJ Khaled Lyrics
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I want you give it all to me (long time mi nuh see nuh bad man like you, seen)
The way you a whine, gyal you know say yuh groovy (We The Best)
(Tun up di sound)
You ah tell me yuh bad, now ah time fi yuh prove it
Party 'til the sun comes up
'Til the sun goes downTun up di sound
Bad girls all around
Oh, so round like a English pound
Like a dog mi a roam
Like a dog to a bone
Nuh long talk like nuh phone
Like a Benz with chrome mi haffi make her my own
So girl, I want you give it all to me, give it all to me
Gyal the way you a whine
Gyal you know say yuh groovy, yuh groovy
Dem ah pree, dem ah stare
Dem ah watch like movie, movie
You ah tell me yuh bad
Now ah time fi yuh prove it, say prove it (uh)
Ayo Mavado, tell 'em lick a shot, hollow
Tell 'em say we straight, arrow
Tell 'em the flow tight, narrow
Everyting mi did ah start, dem borrow
Cruised up, link my dudes up (okay)
The coupe black and blue, yup, it's bruised up (what?)
I'm like, "Who's up?" Girls is used up (okay)
These bitches is my sons, I tied my tubes up
Tell 'em again, bad gyal, toast is oozed up
I hit up Instagram, post some nudes upUh, bonfire, rev it, pop a wheelie
Caribbean girls run it, ask RiRi
I want you give it all to me, give it all to me
Gyal the way you a whine
Gyal you know say yuh groovy, yuh groovy
Dem ah pree, dem ah stare
Dem ah watch like movie, movie
You ah tell me yuh bad
Now ah time fi yuh prove it, say prove it
Badness check, sexiness check
Walk past, man ah bruk dem neck
Style check, intelligence check
Pandemonium when yuh step
Say just send me a text
Whatsapp message, mi nah use BBM
Gyal yuh hotter than them
And gyal you a problem
So mi seh, girl, I want you give it all to me, give it all to me
Gyal the way you a whine
Gyal you know say yuh groovy, yuh groovy
Dem ah pree, dem ah stare
Dem ah watch like movie, movie
You ah tell me yuh bad
Now ah time fi yuh prove it, say prove it
I'll handle you
Let me dance for you
I might be thinkin' 'bout leavin' my mans for you
I'll handle you
Let me dance for you
I might be thinkin' 'bout leavin' my mans for you (yeah)
Like a dog me a roam
Like a dog to a bone
No long talk like no phone
Like a Benz with chrome me haffi make her my own, say
Make me your own baby
Make me your own baby
I'm here, I'm here, I'm here
So girl (pretty gang in ah di place)
I want you give it all to me
(Mavado)
The way you a whine
Gyal you know say yuh groovy, yuh groovy
The song "Give It All To Me" is a collaboration between DJ Khaled and Jamaican dancehall artist Mavado. In the song, Mavado praises a woman for her dance skills and beauty, urging her to give herself fully to him. Khaled jumps in with braggadocious rhymes about his wealth and power. The chorus repeats the main message of the song, with Mavado asking the woman to prove her badness and give everything she has to him. The lyrics are packed with Caribbean slang and references to dancehall culture, making it a hit with Jamaican and diaspora audiences.
The overall message of the song is about getting girls to give in to their sensuality and let go of their inhibitions. The use of the Caribbean accent and references to local culture give the song an authenticity that appeals to listeners in the region. The song is also notable for its catchy chorus, which is repeated throughout and makes it easy to sing along to. DJ Khaled is known for his catchy hooks and this song is no exception.
Line by Line Meaning
I want you give it all to me (Mavado)
The singer is requesting Mavado to give him all he's got.
I want you give it all to me (Long time me na' see no bad man like you, seen!)
The singer emphasizes that he needs all of Mavado's talent and skill.
Gal the way you a wind, gal you know say it groovy (We The Best)
The singer is complimenting the way the girl is dancing and affirming his greatness.
You a tell me you bad, now a time 'fi you prove it
The artist is challenging the girl to back up her claims of being tough.
Party 'til the sun comes up
The artist wants to keep the party going all night.
'Til the sun goes down
The party is going to continue until the sun sets.
Turn up the sound
The volume of the music should be increased to keep up the enthusiasm.
Bad girls all around
There are naughty ladies everywhere in the party.
Oh so round like a English pound
The ladies have curves.
Like a dog me a roam
The artist is freely moving around like a dog.
Like a dog to a bone
The singer is pursuing the girl like a dog pursues a bone.
No long talk like no phone
The artist prefers actions to long conversations.
Like a Benz with chrome me haffi make her my own
The singer wants to possess the girl the way he would acquire a luxurious car.
Ayo Mavado, tell em lick a shot; hollow.
Mavado is asked to shoot his gun.
Tell 'em say we straight; arrow
Mavado is asked to confirm that they are honest.
Tell 'em the flow tight; narrow
Their rapping style is tight and focused.
Everyting me did a'start, them borrow.
Everything they started, others copied.
Cruised up, link my dudes up
The singer arrives and connects with his friends.
The coupe black & blue, yup, it's bruised up!
The singer's car looks rough and damaged.
I'm like, "Who's up?" Girls is used up
The girls are exhausted and the artist is already looking for fresh ones.
These bitches is my sons, I tied my tubes up!
The ladies are the artist's "sons," and he's no longer interested in having more children.
Tell 'em again, bad gyal, toast is oozed up
The artist reaffirms that the girl is naughty and popular.
I hit up Instagram, post some nudes up.
The singer posts on Instagram with revealing photos.
Uhn - bon fire, rev it, pop a wheelie!
The party is intense, and everyone is pumped up.
Caribbean girls run it, ask RiRi!
Caribbean ladies control everything in the party, so ask Rihanna.
Badness check, sexiness check
The girl passes both the toughness and sexiness tests.
Walk pass man a broke them neck
The girl attracts men with her looks.
Style check, intelligence check
The girl also passes the style and intelligence tests.
Pandemonium when you step
The girl causes chaos wherever she goes.
Say just send me a text
The singer pleads with the girl to simply message him.
Whatsapp message, me na' use BBM
The singer prefers getting messages on WhatsApp, not BBM.
Gal you hotter than them, gal you a problem
The girl is more attractive than any other, hence causing trouble.
I'll handle you
The artist promises to take care of the girl.
Let me dance for you
The artist wants to entertain the girl.
I might be thinking 'bout leaving my mans for you
The singer could consider leaving his current partner for the girl.
(Pretty Gang in a' the place) a want you give it all to me
The artist is calling the girl to give him everything.
Girls the way you a whine, gyal you know say it groovy
The way the girl is dancing is remarkable.
You groovy
The singer's approving of the girl's dancing skills.
Dem ah pree, dem ah stare, dem ah watch like movie
Other people are envious and observing their actions.
You a tell me you bad, now a time 'fi you prove it
The artist is still challenging the girl to confirm her toughness.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Royalty Network
Written by: Onika Tanya Maraj, Khaled Mohammaed Khaled, Justus Arison, David Constantine Brooks
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@Badbhvior
Ayo Mavado, tell em lick a shot; hollow.(Gun Shot)
Tell 'em say we straight; arrow
Tell 'em the flow tight; narrow
Everyting me did a'start, them borrow.
Cruised up, link my dudes up
The coupe black & blue, yup, it's bruised up!
I'm like, "Who's up?" Girls is used up
These bitches is my sons, I tied my tubes up!
Tell 'em again, bad gyal, toast is oozed up
I hit up Instagram, post some nudes up.
Uhn - bon fire, rev it, pop a wheelie!
Caribbean girls run it, ask RiRi!
@tmanw258
WOW still a hit a whole 7 years later... That’s longevity folks. PLZ stop comparing her. No one is seeing Ms. Minaj. This woman brought Female rap back, Made it mainstream, and is now competing with the males and pop stars at the top of the charts. She in a league of her own.
@alanandstuff
OMFG I LOVE HER. how can you not see all the talent in her lyrics, her videos, her looks. GIVE NICKI MORE CREDIT AND MONEY.
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